| Excursion Options Friday afternoon is a time for all of us to experience a little more of Vermont and continue our networking. You will have the opportunity to choose one activity to participate in and all expenses and transportation are covered by SDSA. |
| Friday, September 14, 2018 |
 Land Rover School Half day Experience to the top of Equinox Mountain 12:30pm - 4:00pm |
| The Land Rover Experience Driving School is open year round and features off-road driving instruction in all conditions. Experience numerous challenges on the 80-acre purpose-built course with extensive trails. All guests will have the opportunity to drive the challenging terrain on the course. An instructor will be guiding and teaching the guests to navigate over large holes, up and down steep hills, across severe side tilts, and through deep water crossings. We will finish the day with an off-road drive to the top of Equinox mountain. |
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 Glass Blowing & Hildene Museum 12:30pm - 2:30pm |
| Enjoy the art of glass blowing and the sights of the Hildene Museum! Make your own blown glass bowl, or vase! You will be able to pick glass colors and handle molten glass. Then, blow and shape it to make your own, one-of-a-kind pint glass, or perhaps a wavy bowl or a flower vase – handmade here in Manchester, Vermont by YOU! About Hildene-The Lincoln Family Home His father was born in a log cabin and called from the humblest rank in life to preside over our nation during the most momentous period of its history. One generation later, Robert Lincoln, the only child of Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln to survive to adulthood, became Chairman of the Pullman Company, the largest manufacturing corporation at the turn of the 20th century. He built his Georgian Revival mansion in 1905 in the scenic village of Manchester. It became home to only Lincoln descendants until 1975, longer than any other Lincoln residence. It is the Great American Story. The Hildene Museum visit includes a brief video presentation in the Welcome Center, a self-guided tour of Robert and Mary Lincoln's home, listening to the 1,000-pipe Aeolian organ and access to the Hoyt Formal Garden. You'll also want to visit the Cutting and Kitchen Gardens, the Observatory, Pullman car Sunbeam, Hildene Farm, and the exhibits. |
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 Orvis Fly Fishing- Casting Lesson 12:30pm - 2:30pm |
| Fly Casting Lesson -Location at the Equinox Pond- 2- hour experience Take up the classic pastime of fly fishing with the expert instruction of our Orvis Fly Fishing School. Pick up a rod and become a seasoned angler. The Orvis Fly Fishing School will help you with setting up the rod, fly selection and knots and safely releasing your catch. Our courses include:
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| Combination Short Casting Lesson and Fishing on The Equinox Pond 12:30pm - 2:30pm |
| This activity is for the experienced fly fisherman. Take up the classic pastime of fly fishing with the expert instruction of our Orvis Fly Fishing School. Pick up a rod and become a seasoned angler. The Orvis Fly Fishing School will help you with setting up the rod, fly selection and knots and safely releasing your catch. |
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 Orvis Wingshooting 1:00pm - 3:00pm |
Based on the English Churchill method, our instinctive approach to shotgun shooting and wingshooting offers both novice and seasoned veterans a complete shooting system applicable to upland hunting, waterfowl hunting, or sporting clays. One of the keys to our teaching philosophy is to group students together according to their levels of ability and experience. By doing this, we can give all our shooting school students a sensible starting point and then help them progress through the various sporting clay target venues with very positive results. Orvis courses include:
Wingshooting Instruction to be conducted by Orvis Staff Wingshooting Instructors exclusively. |
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 Falconry 2:15pm - 3:45pm |
| Combination of Introductory Lesson and Hawk Walk. Master falconer Rob Waite has been practicing falconry for over 30 years. Rob studied in the United Kingdom before moving to the United States to manage the falconry school at the Equinox for 18 years. Rob now owns and operates the Green Mountain Falconry School at beautiful Boorn Brook Farm where he shares his passion for this ancient sport with guests of the resort. Explore the ancient world of falconry and enjoy an experience unlike any other. During an Introduction to Falconry session, you will get hands-on experience with Harris hawks Elmer, Mycroft and Bailey and learn how to fly a trained hawk. Enjoy a walk on a scenic trail as your hawk weaves from tree to tree awaiting your signal to return to the gloved fist. This session does not certify you to practice falconry. |
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 Golf 12:30pm - 4:30pm |
| Built in 1926 by U.S. amateur champion Walter Travis and renovated in 1991 by Rees Jones, The Golf Club at The Equinox provides players of all skill and experience levels with an opportunity to experience a challenging round of golf during their Manchester, VT getaway. Managed by Troon, the par-71 course features 6,423 yards of fairways, bunkers, and greens. Foursomes will be pre-assigned. Rental clubs are available. |
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 Spa at the Equinox 12:00pm - 4:00pm 50 minute treatment |
The Spa at The Equinox invites you to relax and refresh your mind, body, and spirit during your stay in Manchester, VT. Our tranquil resort spa utilizes indigenous products, as well as elements of Vermont's natural beauty, to create a healing and revitalizing atmosphere. In addition to our signature services, the Spa at The Equinox also offers a year-round heated indoor pool and a state-of-the-art fitness club with classes and equipment, to help you maintain your healthy lifestyle while you're with us in Manchester. List of Spa Treatments |
